Archive author
Roy Seifert
12 indexed articles · 2009–2021
Published work
Articles by Roy Seifert
Phoenix Arms HP22
Sometimes a repair can be as simple as replacing a part. Here’s how I handled repairing a Phoenix Arms HP22.
Firing Pin Gauge
Measuring firing pin protrusion can identify one reason for light primer strikes and misfires. Here’s how I made my own gauge.
Reactivating Drill Rifles
Restoring deactivated drill rifles preserves American military history. Here’s how a Springfield 1903A3 was brought back to life.
Converting Ruger Redhawks
Firearms that shoot multiple calibers are more flexible, cost effective, and just plain fun to shoot. Here’s how I converted a Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt to shoot .45 ACP.
Hydrographics
Now you see it, now you don’t. Like a magician’s trick, hydrographics is a simple method to add realistic camouflage to make any firearm virtually disappear.
A Tale Of Two Cylinders
A conversion cylinder of a different caliber increases the flexibility of a single action revolver.
Rebarreling An M1 Garand
Breathing new life into an old war horse can provide satisfaction for both the gunsmith and the owner.
Making an M1911 Trigger Shoe that Fits
More often than not, a factory 1911 trigger shoe, even an oversized one, will fit too loosely into the frame and have a lot of top-to-bottom or side-to-side play. Here’s how to make one that fits properly.
Making a Custom Fiber-Optic Front Sight
Here’s how to make a fiber-optic sight in the exact profile your customer wants, and how to increase your profit on the installation.
Fabricating a Fixed Ejector for Jarvis .22 Conversion Unit
The Jarvis .22 LR conversion unit for the M1911 uses a floating ejector which is prone to breakage and doesn’t always fit every frame. Here’s how to fabricate and install a fixed ejector in the Jarvis unit.
Modifying the Mini-14/30 Bolt To Fire Imported Ammunition
Early production runs of the Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30 would not fire imported ammunition. Here’s the reason why, and what to do to fix the problem.
Removing Rust with Electrolysis
Here’s a simple method for removing rust from a bluedsteel firearm without damaging the bluing.